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Russian Air Transport, Lease Markets Endure Tectonic Shifts

Economic downturn, sanctions devour airline profits
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Safety

Drones: Think First, Then Launch

One study shows the unmanned aircraft can be a distraction for ag operators.
Safety

New NBAA Group To Raise Awareness on LOC-I

LOC-I is linked to more fatalities in business aviation and airline travel than any other accident category.
Airports

NetJets Partners with London Heliport

Now rebranded NetJets London Heliport, the port also recently celebrated its 500,000th movement.
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FBOs

Million Air Gets New Lease at HPN, Plans $40 Million FBO

With the 30-year lease, the Houston-based service provider will launch a major investment at the New York City bizav gateway.
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Aircraft

Chinese Airpower Poses Serious Threat

The Pentagon’s latest report describes continued improvement in the country’s military aerospace capabilities.
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FBOs

Derby Day a Winner for Private Aviation

This year's edition of the Kentucky Derby drew a record number of private aircraft to Louisville.
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Fuel

Fuel Cards and Suppliers

Operators look to fuel as a cost they can control.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Custom Paints Challenger 350

Ruag Aviation completed the job, becoming the first company to repaint a Bombardier Challenger 350 in Europe.
Airports

NYC Airports Slot Proposal Withdrawn

FAA withdrew proposed rulemaking that would have imposed new landing restrictions on nonscheduled operations at JFK, La Guardia and Newark Airports.
Regulations and Government

Sterilis Puts FBOs' Problem with Intl. Trash on the Curb

The self-contained unit meets U.S. Department of Agriculture specifications for treating international waste.
Regulations and Government

Deadline Set for Completing European 8.33-kHZ Spacing

Jan. 1, 2018 deadline will ensure a “harmonized deployment” of 8.33-kHZ voice-channel-spacing-based communications below FL195.
Safety

Business Aviation Safety Summit 2016

Experts address the complicated issues at work to ensure safe operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall, RocketRoute Integrate Mx, Flight Planning

Traxxall's maintenance tracking platform will cross reference RocketRoute's flight planning service to calculate maintenance requirements.
Avionics

New FAA Policy Simplifies ADS-B Installations

The new policy should lower the cost for ADS-B OUT and encourage operators to meet the mandate before 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications

UK Facility Renews Authorization for Citation Service

The CSE Citation Center is focused exclusively on the Cessna model.
Maintenance and Modifications

Academy 147 Opens Munich Bizjet Mx Training Facility

The company has grown rapidly since it started in 2014.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs Embraer's Sorocaba Service Center in Brazil

The facility services the Phenom, Legacy and Lineage.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Opens New Canadian Turboprop Test Cell

The new cell will expand capacity and limit turn times.
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Aircraft

Leonardo’s New Divisions Emerge But Branding Not Quite Settled

The Italian-based group’s transition from Finmeccanica is proceeding, but heritage names may persist in some form or other
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Welcomes 100th Aircraft

VistaJet welcomed its 100th aircraft while increasing its U.S. and Asia markets.
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Aircraft

Jordan Boosts Air Fleet With UH-60s, STOL Transports and UAVs

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.
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Regulations and Government

Australian Satnav Compliance Takes Effect May 26

Some 180 VORs and NDBs will be shut down later this month.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Wants Crash-resistant Fuel Systems on Airbus Helos

Manufacturer is developing the retrofit kit for AS350B2s, B3s and B3es and EC130B4s.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Publishes Legal Interpretation of AD Rules

Agency says operators have an “ongoing obligation” to ensure that the maintenance or modification mandated by an AD is maintained.
Aircraft

Denmark Confirms F-35 after Evaluating Fighter Alternatives

The Stealth Fighter was judged more cost-effective than the Eurofighter and the Super Hornet in a 21-month evaluation
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter's Prague Facility Takes on Larger Role

New two-bay paint shop and delivery center make the Prague facility Bell's regional customization, delivery and aftermarket service center in Europe.
FBOs

NATA Web Map Highlights FBO Training

The tool will help aircraft operators identify FBOs worldwide that participate in NATA Safety 1st training or in IBAC's IS-BAH program.
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Aircraft

How today’s leading MRO providers enhance ownership and aircraft value.

Business jet activity is rising, according to the most recent TraqPak data from Argus,
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Rotorcraft

OGP market: CHC Bankrupt, Others Posting Losses

Low oil prices are taking their toll on operators.